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Ancient Super Ballistics on DVD

From mega-catapults that destroyed cities to rocket launch systems that could fire a hundred rounds per second to anti-personnel machines that pierced armor and shields, ballistic weapons technology first made it's appearance on the bloody battlefields of the ancient world. In this fascinating program, Ancient Discoveries reveals how the science and technology of ballistics a seemingly recent, cutting-edge technology actually dates back thousands of years. Using state-of-the-art forensic techniques and the world's leading firearms experts, this groundbreaking show features modern-day experiments testing age-old technology, and reveals the accuracy, power, and range of ancient bullets, rockets, and bombs. How effective were these weapons? What were the military tactics? What technologies were used? Explore the answers to these, and many other questions in Ancient Super Ballistics.

From mega-catapults that destroyed cities to rocket launch systems that could fire a hundred rounds per second to anti-personnel machines that pierced armor and shields, ballistic weapons technology first made it's appearance on the bloody battlefields of the ancient world. In this fascinating program, Ancient Discoveries reveals how the science and technology of ballistics a seemingly recent, cutting-edge technology actually dates back thousands of years. Using state-of-the-art forensic techniques and the world's leading firearms experts, this groundbreaking show features modern-day experiments testing age-old technology, and reveals the accuracy, power, and range of ancient bullets, rockets, and bombs. How effective were these weapons? What were the military tactics? What technologies were used? Explore the answers to these, and many other questions in Ancient Super Ballistics.